Hand grip with microprocessor for controlling a power machine
US6550562B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20201
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A control system controls actuation of a hydraulic cylinder on a skid steer loader. The control system includes a movable element, such as a hand grip. The hand grip is intelligent in that each contains a microprocessor or other digital controller which monitors user actuable elements (such as switches, buttons, paddles, etc.). The controller sends a communication signal to a main control computer. The communication signal is indicative of the state of the user actuable elements and is, in one embodiment, a serial communication signal.
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